Kit clash and three other observations from Flying Eagles' 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso
Published: May 12, 2022
The Nigeria U-20 national team, Flying Eagles on Wednesday evening booked their place in the semifinals of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) sub regional competition ahead of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt in 2023.   Izuchukwu Michael here presents four observations from the game.   1. Je...
Flying Eagles player ratings : Daga MOTM; Oyedele descent; Yahaya lively; Olubi & Aminu struggle
Published: May 12, 2022
Nigeria U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles on Wednesday evening qualified for the semifinals of the WAFU regional sub tournament ahead of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following their 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the players who were in action at ...
16-year-old Flying Eagles midfielder named Man of the Match against Burkina Faso
Published: May 11, 2022
Flying Eagles assistant captain Daga Daniel picked up the official Man of the Match award after his impressive display for the national team in a 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso at the ongoing WAFU-UFOA B U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.   Daniel was named the most outstanding player on parade at the Stade G...
Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 2 : Muhammad forces OG, Yahaya strikes as Flying Eagles advance to semis
Published: May 11, 2022
Nigeria U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles on Wednesday evening qualified for the semifinals of the WAFU regional sub tournament ahead of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following their 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso.   Ibrahim Muhammad played a huge part in Nigeria's opening goal in the 2...
Social : Three strikers named on roster react to call-up for friendlies against Mexico, Ecuador
Published: May 11, 2022
Three strikers called up for the international friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador namely Cyriel Dessers, Victor Mbaoma and Ishaq Rafiu have taken to social media to react to their call-up to the national team.   Salisu Yusuf, who is the Super Eagles first assistant coach, has named three goalkeepers, ten defe...
Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on Super Eagles' 30-man roster for friendlies
Published: May 11, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles provisional squad list for the upcoming international friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador with three goalkeepers, ten defenders, eight midfielders and nine strikers making the cut.   Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff brings you eight thin...
Official : Stoke City confirm Super Eagles striker has returned to French Ligue 1 strugglers
Published: May 10, 2022
It appears Championship club Stoke City will not be taking up the option to buy Josh Maja, with the Potters confirming that the striker has returned to his parent club.   Stoke City published their retained and released list on Tuesday and Maja is one of six loanees returning to their parent clubs, the others be...
Mexico, Ecuador friendlies: 5 players who may grab permanent Super Eagles places with good performances
Published: May 10, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday released a list of 30 players invited by Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf for the international friendly matches against Mexico and Ecuador on May 28 and June 2. There are regulars in the team as well as a few players that Nigerian football faithful has been clamor...
'Ticket to semifinals is key' - Nigeria U20 boss unwilling to rest any of his regulars vs Burkina Faso
Published: May 10, 2022
After a comfortable 2-0 win and three maximum points secured against defending champions and reigning Africa's best, Ghana on Sunday, Nigeria's Flying Eagles are expected to keep things intense but firm against the Junior Etalons of Burkina Faso on Wednesday, to earn their semi final ticket at the ongoing WAFU ...
Nigeria squad announcement : Chelsea & Arsenal products, Rangers trio, Dessers named in squad for friendlies
Published: May 10, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles expanded roster for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador holding in the United States of America.   An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, ten defenders, eight midfielders and nine strikers have been summoned fo...
Official : SC Paderborn say goodbye to Super Eagles defender with contract set to expire
Published: May 10, 2022
German 2. Bundesliga club SC Paderborn have confirmed that Jamilu Collins will be moving on to pastures new in the summer transfer window.   Paderborn took to social media on Monday to announce that the Nigeria international is among the players leaving the club.   Translated to English from German, the c...
'He was again very dangerous' - Ex-Netherlands intl hails Feyenoord's Super Eagles striker
Published: May 09, 2022
Retired Netherlands international  Danny Koevermans lauded Cyriel Dessers after his brace helped Feyenoord come away with a point against PSV Eindhoven on Sunday.   The Eindhoven club looked to have secured a win as they were leading 2-0 with four minutes of regulation time left, only for the Nigeria internatio...
Flying Eagles number 11 picks up Man of the Match award after starring vs Ghana
Published: May 09, 2022
Ibrahim Muhammad was named Man of the Match following his outstanding display during Nigeria's 2-0 win over Ghana at the ongoing WAFU-UFOA Zone B U20 Africa Cup of Nations.   The seven-time U20 African champions began group play with a convincing 2-0 win over the Black Satellites at the General Seyni Kountch...
Three observations from Flying Eagles impressive 2-0 win over defending AFCON champions Ghana
Published: May 09, 2022
The WAFU Group B game between Nigeria and Ghana which serves as qualifiers to the CAF U-20 Nations Cup which ultimately will produce Africa's representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2023 ended in Nigeria's favor with a 2-0 win.   The Black Satellites are the defending champions of both the WAFU-UFO...
Flying Eagles player ratings vs Ghana: Sholumade impresses, Abdullahi in shop window, Muhammad prospect
Published: May 09, 2022
The Flying Eagles began their qualification campaign for the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations at the sub regional tournament in Niamey, Niger Republic with a 2-0 win over defending champions Ghana on Sunday evening.     Izuchukwu Michael presents the player ratings.   The Starters   Nathaniel Nwosu...